Holiday shipments can sometimes lead to expensive shortage deductions. Here are some ways suppliers can check retailer claims, spot issues when goods arrive, and protect their revenue.
Your warehouse records show the shipment was completed, the carrier confirms delivery, and the retailer’s order was filled as planned. But when you get paid, you see the retailer has deducted thousands of dollars for goods they claim never arrived.
Easter may be a selling season. For many suppliers, it is also the start of the financial cleanup.
In 2026, Easter falls on Sunday, April 5, and the National Retail Federation says consumers are expected to spend a record $24.9 billion, with planned spending of $195.59 per person.
